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Cats differ superficially not as much as dogs, but there are unusual animals. We have compiled a hit parade of the most unusual breeds of cats.

Unusual cat breeds: what are they

Of course, no single classification of species did not find such section, “unusual cat breeds”. Therefore, our editorial staff compiled the list of unusual species not intended to be the definitive and only version.

We have compiled a list of breeds with the most unusual in our opinion looks.

American curl: ears unusual

These cats are funny, backward ears. There are long-haired and short-haired version of the breed.

The American curl was the result of natural mutations. In 1981 he found a cat with curled ears, and as a result of selection this trait secured.

The curls are cute, friendly and playful cat, ready to make friends with people and animals, they make good companions. Continue reading →

Owners of cats and dogs always wondered too whether it is useful to feed the pet dry food not canned food dry food and can I mix the food from the table with industrial food. And when you start to understand dry food, then all dazzled. Take for example the classes cat food: premium food, feed super premium for cats . holistic, economy class, etc. Yes, Yes! In this case premium is not the best, and super premium is also not the best.

C the 28th minute story about food

The industrial production of animal feed

Let’s look at the story of animal feed. Of course, with the advent of large industries in the 20th century, there was industrial and animal feed. Prior to that, Pets ate what was given to them by the owners. Consequently, poor people were feeding their four-legged friends something to have, and the richer people the scraps off the table.

Over time, krupneishie corporations in the West are faced with the problem of food waste. And appeared dry food for dogs and cats. Continue reading →

In 2015, Tver oblast in the study of biological material from a parrot belonging to one of the Tver businessmen was discovered the genetic material of the causative agent of psittacosis, in the city of Rostov-on-don registered a case of psittacosis at the young man who bought a parrot with it.

In 2012-2013 in Taganrog, Rostov and Bataisk registered several human cases of dangerous disease from budgies and Canaries. According to the Moscow veterinary centre “ZOOVET”, psittacosis infected from 30 to 80 percent of crows and pigeons.

The disease has several names: psittacosis, psittacosis, chlamydiosis, of birds, contagious pneumonia, pneumatig. This contagious disease of wild and farm birds, mammals and humans occurs in the form of inflammation of the respiratory organs. The name of the disease “psittacosis” is derived from the Greek. Psittakos, “the parrot”. Eventually it was determined that the source of infection may be many other kinds of birds, so in 1942 K. F. Mayer suggested the name “psittacosis” from GK. Ornithos — “bird”.

The parson Russell Terrier is a dog bred to go to ground in Britain hunting foxes. Belongs to the third group of the International classification of rocks. Parson-Russells – folded harmonious, agile and hardy dog, adapted to working long hours.

Breed profile parson Russell Terrier

The parson Russell Terrier is complicated in proportion to the body length is almost equal to the height at the withers. Head in the form of a wedge with a flat skull, tapering from the occipital lobe to the eye area. The transition from the head to the nose is smooth, unexpressed.

The parson Russell developed jaw and the muscles responsible for the capture of prey by the teeth. In the jaws of a dog – a large, deeply set teeth. Scissor fangs formulation ensures a tight closure of the upper and lower jaws. Cheekbones are slightly expressed.

The eyes are set deep, the dog is watching carefully and with interest. Listening, he raises V-shaped ears, which in the quiescent state close to the head – ends are at eye level. Continue reading →

Golden hamsters (Syrian hamsters, a family of mammals of the rodent family. This is a small (body length 8-9. 5 cm; halved rats) tailless cute animals with nezlobnym and gentle disposition at the present time the most popular of rodents for home detention. All a huge amount of pet hamsters comes from a small group of animals from the deserts near the Syrian city of Aleppo, caught in bondage in England in the 30-ies of the 20 century.

During this time, natural Golden color skins has become the most diverse. Came and furry form, called Angora. The absence of a tail, friendliness and curiosity combined with cleanliness has made these animals popular. Front paws of hamsters reminiscent of touching children’s hands. Mouth bags seem to be truly dimensionless.

Golden hamsters kept in metal cages or aquariums with a mesh lid, arranging for them houses (nests they build themselves, you only have to provide them with material, such as wool, hay, moss). At the bottom of the cage or aquarium pour hardwood sawdust or flax aceski. The cell is equipped with heavy feeders and drinkers (see Rodents). It is appropriate for the wheel and all sorts of devices for climbing, plastic tubes, ladders. The movement for hamsters for sure.

For grinding the cutters are placed churbachki from birch and birch branches to obrisani crust. The hamster quickly becomes accustomed to the hands,but letting the hamster out of the cage, it is necessary to watch, that he was in trouble. The animal does not feel the danger of heights easy steps from the balcony, hammered into the cracks and may die. Continue reading →

Disease of pet birds and their treatmentThe fellowship of feathered friends brings a lot of positive emotions. From singing home of Ptah becomes the light of soul and in the house. When the bird suddenly stops…